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8290 James River Rd, Shipman, VA 22971
About this home
Nature lover or Sportsman's paradise! Beautiful well-maintained multi-level home located in Nelson county nestled on 12.7 acres, total of two wooded lots and multiple outbuildings. Main level boast a spacious foyer opening to a huge living room, separate dining room and open kitchen with updated granite counter tops, gas range, refrigerator, and large island. Four bedrooms and two full baths upstairs with tiled whirlpool tub. Spend early mornings and late evenings on the upper deck right outside the master bedroom. Lower level features a large family room with built in entertainment centers, shelving, and fireplace. Full bath with walk in shower, large workshop, house vacuum system, water purification system, conditioned wine cellar, and two car garage. Would be perfect as a small farm, or great for horses. Schedule your showing today!
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Sale history for 8290 James River Rd
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Tax history for 8290 James River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- # of Half Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Wood Stove
- Interior Features
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, Disposal, Trash Compactor
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,975
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1,290
- # of Stories Total: 2
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Property Features
- Security Features: Security System
- Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 12.17
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,840
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- Schools Information
- School District: Nelson
- Elementary School: Tye River Elem
- Middle Or Junior School: Nelson Midl
- High School: Nelson County High
- Location Information
- Directions: 29 N to Lovingston, R on Front St., R on 56, 6.3 miles to property on L
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,975
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 6.67 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1980
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Nelson County
- APN: 69 8 5
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
- AttributionContact: coopersellsva@gmail.com 434-338-2667
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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